2009 CADILLAC SRX key

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied as synthetic, and should
also be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and use.
See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-43in this manual
for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Disc, MP3......................................................3-81
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-45
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-46
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-24
Before a Long Trip......................................4-26Driving (cont.)
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-25
Off-Road ....................................................4-11
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-27
Dual Climate Control System............................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-88
E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options.........5-98
Rear Underseat Fuse Block...............5-103, 5-106
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-21
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-38
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-50
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-18
Reading.....................................................3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Level Control..................................................4-38
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-35
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-38
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-43
Highbeam On.............................................3-44
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-33
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-43
TCS Warning Light......................................3-37
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-37
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-18
Parade Dimming..........................................3-18
Lights............................................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-30
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
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O
Odometer......................................................3-31
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-11
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-43
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-47
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-40
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Heated Mirrors............................................2-40
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-31
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-96
Parade Dimming.............................................3-18
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Park Aid........................................................2-41
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-40
Parking
Assist........................................................2-41
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-28
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-65
Passing.........................................................4-10
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Liftgate......................................................2-12
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Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory.....................................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-16
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-72
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-88
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-88
Reception...................................................3-91
Setting the Clock.........................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-90
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-27Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-88
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-88
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-11
Rear Side Window Antenna..............................3-92
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-75
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
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Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-90
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-55
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Cupholders.................................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Stowable Seat................................................1-12
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-56
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-37
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-21Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-69
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Tires.............................................................5-48
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Cleaning....................................................5-96
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-68
High-Speed Operation..................................5-58
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-56
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-78
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-60
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-59
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-75
Secondary Latch System..............................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
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